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iZone has added two new devices to expand the capability of its smart home system: Smart Video Doorbell and Smart Indoor Camera. Without having to install separate systems, the iZone Smart Home System gives homeowners one connection hub that integrates with multiple devices via their air conditioning system. This allows them to wirelessly monitor, control […]
Automatic Heating has unveiled a new company logo that it says reflects the evolution of its brand. The provider of water-based heating and cooling to the commercial HVAC market marks its 95th year of operations this year. The fourth-generation family-owned business says it has evolved its brand to reflect its focus on creating sustainable solutions. […]
Purafil’s PuraWard air filter is designed as a solution for the removal of airborne microbial contaminants. Available in various sizes and particulate filtration grades, PuraWard filters consist of specialised polymer fibres engineered with a US EPA-registered antimicrobial agent. According to Purafil, this filtration media has been evaluated to remove a range of bacteria, fungi, and […]
Pacific Ventilation has released its new PRF aggressive media fan. The company says the plastic centrifugal fan is ideal for applications where the extraction of dirt, corrosive gases, or other aggressive vapour will harm a standard fan. The PRF aggressive media fan is available in a range of sizes and has an available line of […]
Smartair Diffusion has announced the opening of a new direct sales branch in Milperra, NSW. The new office and warehouse will sell products directly to customers throughout NSW and Victoria. These sales will be in parallel to those of the company’s distributor Idealair. The office will be led by recently appointed NSW Branch Manager Ean […]
Bitzer has expanded the application limits of its semi-hermetic CSH screw compressors for use in large, industrial heat pumps. “Using electricity from renewable sources, electrically powered heat pumps now offer 100 per cent carbon-neutral operation,” says Bitzer. “Thanks to their expanded application limits, Bitzer CSH screw compressors can do it all in the extensive capacity […]
Humidity control specialist Condair is launching the Condair MC, a new in-duct evaporative humidifier and cooler. According to the company, a single unit is capable of supplying up to 360kg/h of humidity and around 245kW of adiabatic cooling to an air handling unit (AHU) from less than 0.15kW of electrical energy. The Condair MC consists […]
National refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Airefrig has announced the launch of a new website. The upgrade to the existing website platform has been a long project undertaken by a team of staff within the company and with the assistance of core suppliers. Airefrig says the goal of the upgrade is to provide customers with […]
The Con-form Group has launched a new online store for DIY HVAC mounting solutions: shop.con-formgroup.com.au According to the NSW-based supplier of metal and concrete roof types, the online store serves as a one-stop-shop for lightweight mechanical plant platform solutions. Materials are all sourced and manufactured in Australia. In addition, Con-form says the store offers a […]
Numerous studies have shown that increased outdoor ventilation rates improve our health and productivity while reducing the transmission of germs such as airborne virus and bacteria. However, due to compliance issues, HVAC system designers face limitations increasing the rates, says Armcor Air Solutions. “One study concluded that doubling the ventilation rates in buildings has the […]
Smardt’s V-Class oil-free chiller range is now available from 350–3,600TR with very small footprints. Smardt offers R134a and R1234ze refrigerants as standard, with other units available as options. The range features integrated redundancy and flexible turn-down to 5 per cent of full load. Other options include modular and series counter-flow configurations. Smardt says its systems-integrated design […]
Pacific Ventilation has strengthened its presence in the Queensland market with a new official distributor, Northern Airconditioning. Northern Airconditioning owner Michael Parker‐Walshe, with the support of Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch team, will handle the Northern Queensland sales region. Pacific Ventilation’s Queensland branch manager Pete Morris, Affil.AIRAH, and his team will continue to service the Central […]
The Carel Industries Board of Directors has released the company’s 2020 consolidated revenues. The Group’s consolidated revenues as of December 31, 2020, was €331.6m ($514m), which represents an increase of 1.3 per cent (plus 2.8 per cent at constant exchange rates). The consolidated EBITDA for the same comparative period is €65.2m ($101m) – an increase […]
Temperzone has announced the launch of a new virtual exhibition showcasing Temperzone and Hitachi products. According to the company, the site was partly created to circumvent COVID-19 restrictions that have made it difficult to present their products at physical exhibitions. The virtual tour provides a visual perspective of the products as well as the ability […]
Voice activation technology is not only used for “hands-free” driving or streaming music through a smart speaker. The iZone Smart Home System allows voice activation technology to control all smart devices in a home. Pairing a Google, Amazon or Apple smart speaker with the iZone Smart Home System allows users to voice activate smart home […]
Helicopters traditionally used in aerial firefighting now offer opportunities for heavy lift users, including those working in the HVAC&R industry, says local aviation operator, Kestrel Aviation. With fire seasons between the northern and southern hemispheres now starting to merge, Kestrel is moving into domestically based larger capacity aircraft to provide the services which have traditionally […]
The FrigoPack BLU kompakt is a new plug-and-play standard switch cabinet from control technology specialist KIMO. The unit allows operating up to two compressors with a maximum refrigerating capacity of 50kW. The cabinet is designed for easy commissioning. According to KIMO, refrigeration technicians have only to connect the power cables to the mains and motor […]
Airmaster has entered into an agreement to acquire fire protection services company Specialised Fire Protection. Through this acquisition, Airmaster says it will build upon its portfolio of specialist in-house knowledge and expertise in fire services, while continuing to service Specialised Fire Protection customers. “With over 50 years of combined experience, and a customer base that […]
The iZone Smart Monitoring system is designed to show how much power appliances are using, thereby allowing householders to minimise their energy bills by scheduling appliances to exploit off-peak tariffs. According to the company, the system monitors how efficient appliances are, when they may be operating, and how their usage during a 24-hour cycle impacts […]
The new VT0R VOC Value Series sensor from Senva is designed to sense thousands of VOCs coming from sources such as paints, glues, cleaners, alcohol, building products, smoke, and other harmful or offensive gases. VOC refers to volatile organic compounds that can be found in a number of harmful gases, odours and smoke. “Its ability […]